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The word hope appears 129 times across 121 verses in the Bible.
In Scripture, the Hebrew and Greek words translated as hope convey more than a wish...they speak of certainty. Biblically, hope means “a strong and confident expectation.”
Hope is a remarkable form of human resilience, often revealed in the bleakest of circumstances. It has the power to soothe everything...from the smallest uncertainties to the deepest despairs. It can bring peace to your soul and stir love within your heart.
But where does hope come from?
How do we hold on to it when life changes so rapidly?
These questions can feel overwhelming.
Hope can be a complex concept. Is it something we can reach simply by maintaining a positive attitude?
Let me be clear... there’s great value in a positive attitude. It can reduce stress and calm anxiety. Yet I’ve found that the essence of hope lies in looking forward... It lives in anticipation, not just present positivity.
When we dig deeper into the word hope, there appears to be a kind of “secret sauce” woven into its meaning. It is built on faith, where an optimistic spirit gives birth to a peace that settles deep within the soul.
When we experience true hope, burdens begin to lift, darkness dissipates, and the future starts to feel possible again.
So, what is hope?
How do we attain it?
What is this so-called secret?
We know it begins with faith.
But faith in what—or rather, in whom?
If we define hope as a future promise,
Then the only true answer is—it’s Him.
And I love that it’s always Him.
He alone knows His children, understands their needs,
and sees exactly what’s required to guide them toward a better future.
So, as it turns out, the “secret sauce” isn’t so secret at all—
He has already promised us a future.
But how do we receive this beautiful, sacred gift?
It’s quite simple—and repeated clearly throughout Scripture.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind—
and love your neighbor as yourself.”
—Luke 10:27
My prayer is that this reflection leads you to seek hope... and embrace a future unburdened by fear or darkness.
Now is the time to gather, to stand in faith, and place our hope in Heavenly Father, His beautiful Son, and the forever gift of the Holy Spirit.
Our future rests in Them.
1 × 1 × 1 = Him. Oh, how I love my 3N1... After many words and days gone by, they still WOW me !!
To all who read this, I wish you a day filled with His HOPE and Wonder !!!
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull
Bible Verses From (KJV) - Sinner's Prayer
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Spirit Lead Me
“Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remind us that there is always more of God than we know, always more of God than we can explain, always more of God than we can show. The Trinity says God is not in a box but is bigger, much bigger than we imagine. God is more powerful than we sometimes want to believe or remember, but there is great comfort in remembering.” ― Thomas R. Steagald.
The meaning of 1 - The number 1 represents newness, movement, and the possibilities that await us. In spiritual symbolism, it is the number of creation and the birth of all things -- the divine origin of the universe.
Number one appears significantly, but I was unsuccessful in getting a word count for this word...
One of the most mind-boggling concepts for many who study the Bible is the Trinity Himself.
On this amazing journey, which I have been blessed to travel, I have grown to know Elohim, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in this order. Just who are they? And what is this oneness that they possess?
Initially, it was so confusing to me that I asked who we should pray to. Some say I pray to my Heavenly Father; some say they have an intimate relationship with Jesus; therefore, they pray to Jesus. A few stated they pray to our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name. The Holy Spirit seemed to be mentioned the least—or not at all—when speaking of prayer.
I am not here to disprove any of the above ways to pray... I can only share how my journey unfolded and how I understood my Triune, or LOVEs, as I lovingly call my 3n1.
Each one of them plays a significant role in our lives... Each is just as important as the other... They are all part of one deity, mind, heart, and spiritual being.
I started by asking many questions, and a family member who has studied the Bible almost her entire life said these words... You are Lori, you are a wife, you are a mother, you have many jobs, but you are one... Armed with this simplistic logic, the pieces began to come together...
Let me preface by saying my journey started with a Holy Spirit Encounter (at the time, I did not know It was Him).
As my journey began to take flight, I began communicating with my amazing Heavenly Father. I called Him Elohim... It was that name that spoke to my Heart... It was Elohim who taught me about Jesus. He showed me His compassion, His depth of love for all mankind... and He taught me that Jesus was indeed a beautiful human facet of God the Father, my Elohim... And then, as I traveled deeper into my understanding, He seemed to hold my hand and disclosed things one beautiful piece at a time... I spent hours just loving and communicating with Him... I still look back and have trouble understanding how this happened. But feel so blessed that I have had the privilege of knowing Him.
At the beginning of this amazing walk, I asked. I hear many people say they love God the Father, and many love Jesus, but I never heard anyone say they love the Holy Spirit. Why? And then, like always, I started my search... He pointed me to an article that said many love the Holy Spirit, but I was too new at this to know this fact. However, I was surprised when I read this article at the bottom of the page. It said another word for the Trinity is Triune...
And at that moment, I was so surprised that I was speechless. I had my spiritual encounter on a country road in Triune, TN, which happened to be a pivotal moment in my life. It was a beautiful revelation; the word Triune spoke to my soul. All I could say was wow.
My journey unwrapped each one of the facets of God—the facets we all love and admire.
Elohim showed me that each facet of Him is equally important. They are all God. But each one has a different job. Each one relates to us differently... When we need a Father figure, most relate to God the Father... when we need to be held, or we need to relate to someone who has walked through what we are experiencing, or we need to be loved for who we are, we look to His human side Jesus ... And one of the most amazing spiritual experiences is the very breath of God we know this facet as the “Holy Spirit” it How God communicates with His Children... I envision the Holy Spirit as an eternal hotline directly connected to God our Father... It is the most intimate call you can ever make ...
My journey has been amazing, and I do not take credit for what and how He taught me. I can only thank Him and love Him for who He is.
I stand in awe and see Him as one... But I love and relate to each beautiful facet of Him...
It depends on what I need in that given moment who comes... I call them LOVEs because they are one in my heart and soul. I love each precious facet of Him...and He knows better than me which facet of Him I need to relate to at any given moment...
To add one more mind-blowing thing, the week of my encounter, I started addressing this presence I knew was God as “Elohim.” At this time, I had little to no religious background, and this was a Hebrew word. I am not of Jewish descent. So why this name? How did this happen? Later in my search, I found out this.
Elohim is God in plural? One God that wears many hats ...
It's Him. It’s always been Him...
The one I love, the one who rescued me. The one who taught me to love Him beyond what my mind can comprehend... He is my 3N1.
I am open to Him relating to me with whatever facet of Him speaks to my heart and soul... It does not matter who comes because I love surprises; deep down, I know it’s Him.
I love Him with my heart and Soul, so my mind has no choice but to follow.
He WOWs me 💡👑
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
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